Sr. Software Engineer, Energy Validation Infrastructure
About The Position
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to join the Energy Device Core Software Team with a focus on product validation and integration tooling. This candidate will work on tools which powers our SIL/HIL testing platforms and infrastructure that enable automated validation of Industrial, Residential, and Charging products in Tesla Energy. We work directly with development, testing, and reliability teams on all new components and products. Our tools are also used by vehicle and autopilot teams, whom we collaborate with closely. You will own test systems for some of Tesla’s newest products that are critical to the mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical/Software Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
- Highly proficient in Python
- Experience developing customer facing APIs, UI, or hardware (focus on useability)
- Experience with low-level hardware interfaces (drivers, comms)
- Test/validation experience of a hardware component
Nice To Haves
- Experience with low-level programming languages (C, Rust)
- Experience with low level comms protocols: CAN, SPI, etc.
- Network device configuration, network troubleshooting
- Experience with software test frameworks (e.g., pytest)
- Enthusiasm for low-level software, hardware interaction (bringup, etc.), and customer facing products
Responsibilities
- Bring up new product hardware platforms in Tesla Energy’s software test frameworks
- Own all aspects of software for product validation between hardware and test scripting
- Work as a team - tenaciously support test writers and other internal customers (FW devs)
- Build/improve infrastructure supporting test execution, hardware interfacing, data collection and analysis
- Continuously improve our products: work with teams within our org to understand their needs and develop high-value solutions that accelerate our test velocity and, most importantly, product quality
Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
